adobe residence at doans destroyed by fire in 1881
The Doans adobe house, a landmark on the northwest Texas frontier built in 1881 by C F Doan, burned after Christmas. The fire destroyed relics, Doan’s firearms, a mahogany furniture set, the Doan library, and toned timber. The dwelling’s walls remain, and authorities plan to rebuild.
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Doans
Texas
Kansas
Isst
C.F. Doan
Wilbarger County
Doan
Down
Vernon
Bertha Ross
Wilbarget County
Vernon lad earns peanut radio set for Christmas
Jack Eddleman, a Western Union messenger boy, received a peanut radio receiving set as a Christmas gift from local businessmen friends. The E A Staley made set lets him tune to major stations nationwide. He also got a sweater from the Waggoner National Bank and other presents as he works to earn his own living since both parents are deceased.
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Jack Eddleman
Western Union Telegraph Company
Vernon
E . A Staley
Jack
Waggoner National Bank
Withers Couple Welcome Baby Girl
Mr and Mrs L. G. Withers announce the birth of a baby girl on December 1. The mother and child are getting along nicely.
Vernon Lions Club Nominees Named For 1923 Officers
C Y Ashenhurst Kell Milling Vernon plant manager was nominated for Lions Club president. Adam Donges, C M Culbertson, T J Rouse, Harry Mason and J P Kramer received nominations for various offices. Directors and other posts were also decided at the meeting. Fire destroys the home of J T Weatherall in northwest Vernon. loss totals about two thousand dollars with no water at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Y. Ashenhurst
Kell Milling Company
Vernon
Presi
C. M. Culbertson
T. J. Rouse
Vernon Times
Harry Mason
J. P. Kramer
Lewis Y. Kopp
Central Christian Church
C. L. Pearson
Empire Laundry
Empire Laundry, Were Plaice In Nomination As Directors, C. Fred Russell
J. A Jordan
Cameron Lumber Company
Keith Berry
Herring Bank
Yell
I Nation
Janary
Vernon High Graduates Hold Christmas Reunion
The first Vernon high school graduates reunion was held on Christmas Eve in the Bailey hotel sun parlor. Class of 1982 members, with extemporaneous speeches by Walter McElroy and others, received tree presents as each verse was read, and a vote to meet again next Christmas followed by a Senior pop song. Officers were Pendleton sponsor, Bramblett president, Stovall vice president, Randall secretary, Blackwood treasurer, and Meklroy historian.
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Vernon High School
Bailey Hotel
Walter McElroy
Teddy Farrel
Maurice Trout
Louise Baird
Earnest Hawkins
George Coltzer
Agnes Taylor
Allie Randall
Miss Pendleton
Miss Atnah Jo Pendleton
Wilburn Bramblett
Ruth Stovall
Charlie Blackwood
Walter Meklroy
Misses Fivelyn Alger
Perelyn Ashley
Ola Ferguson
Lydia Ferebee
Nell Herald
Clara Will Lane
Hazel Mcklroy
Lois McGaughy
Lou Ella Oates
Mary Myatt Shive
Bessie Small
Miss Blannie Attaway Weds Dr Floniken of Oklahoma
Miss Blannie Attaway of Vernon and Dr Floniken of Oklahoma City were married at the Central Christian church parsonage in Hepm with Rev Lewis P Kopp officiating. The couple will reside in Oklahoma City.
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Dr. Floniken
Oklahoma City
Blannie Attaway
Vernon
Central Christian Church
Lewis P. Kopp
Thurber and Childress Residents Visit Their Mother
Walter Currin of Thurber Texas and Mrs Ben Hardeson of Childress are spending the holidays with their mother Mrs J M Currin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Currin
Thurber, Tex
Ben Hardeson
Childress
J. M. Currin
County funds boost library with 1200 yearly grant
County commissioners approve a 1200 annual appropriation to the public library and plan a city county contract. All library property will be vested in the city with future additions jointly owned. The move, urged by 280 citizens, aims to expand services and buy new books. The State Library board will review the contract. Vernon County will be among the first in the state to operate a county library.
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Commissioners' Court
Bei Day Oalternoun
Tle
Newton
Ety
State Library Board
Jadge Medingh
Wil Dbarger
Harris
Potter
Tyallas
Cook
Tarrant
Vernon Vilbrary
Carnegie Library Fund
Cecil Storey
Ford Sold a Car a Day in December Says Napier Bros
Napier Bros Motor reports John Ford dealer sold a Ford each day in December and expects the monthly tally to surpass the year's record. The new roadster model is popular, with high demand and only slight delivery delays in some cases.
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Napier Bros. Motor Company
John Ford Denier
Ford
Taney
Tryvers
Youpany
Healdton Editor and Family Spend Christus Holidays
Mr and Mrs Fred T Yates of Healdton Oklahoma are spending the Christus holidays with Mrs Yates parents Mr and Mrs A A Lloyd Mr Yates edits the Healdton Het aid a weekly publication
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Fred T. Yates
Healdton
Okla
Proud Aristocrats Invade Ver non For Poultry Show
A large group of visitors, mostly new to Ver non, arrive tomorrow afternoon to attend a poultry show. They will be housed in the Peek building on North Main, listed in the Wil burger County Poultry Association records, and compete for blue ribbons and prize money. Show opens at nine am Thursday with entrants viewable daily from 9 am to 9 pm throughout the week.
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Vernon
Peek
North Main Street
Wilburger County Poultry Association
H. D. Hockersmith
Geerestary
Association
Gas output secured at Phiskel refinery press
Phiskel interests on Sigler lease south of Vernon report daily production of about 700 gallons of gasoline and 100 barrels of crude oil from two wells. Refinery uses straight run process, started regular operation recently. Water shortage hampers No 3 test plans. company to drill water well to sustain No 3 test on nearby ranch.
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Phiskell
Sigler
Vernon
Traskell
Beavers Creek
Paul Way Goner Ranch
Bombardment Noises Spook Vernon During Holiday Season
In Vernon a mild barrage of noises echoed through the day and into the night as children set off giant fire-crackers Roman candles and other devices. Fireworks were sold from wagons on the streets with merchants avoiding handling them due to insurance rules.
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Vernon
New Pilling Station Opens on North Main Street
Finishing touches are made to the Puckett Filling station at the corner of North Main and Main streets. The establishment opened a few days ago with modern gasoline and oil pumps installed. BD Edwards and Jack Gross supervise the business.
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Puckett
North Main and
Main Streets
BD Edwards
Jack Gross
Elks distribute gifts to 400 children for Christmas
More than 400 children were delighted Christmas day as the Elks handed out gifts including handkerchiefs, socks, and cups. Mayor Henry Mapsen gave an address as Santa and a brief program featured Mrs Cherry Colley, Hubert Pekensen, Mrs Clint Farrell, and Dr Toss Orchestra provided music at the event on Miin street with many local attendees and visitors from Wichita Falls and nearby towns.
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Elks
Toss Orchestra
Fron Wiehlin Malls
Musie
Wiget
Paul Post
Lita Keosare
Nerbert Krauth
Geneva Felis
F Mitchell
Mixes Winnie Joe Waldrop
Grew Kinte
Gladys Gibbon
A A. Cuto
Mise Biniee Jordan
Horton Hebwell
Mise Bennie Daerre
Mise Trambow
Pantine Wates
Mod Spurgeon
Jer
Wings of
Bleetra
Churches Receive Hundred Dollar Gift from Vir Massie
Massie, formerly of Vernon and now residing in Los Angeles, California, sent a Christian gift of 100 dollars to be shared equally among five churches in the Vir area. He visits Witharger County once a year and has extensive property holdings and many friends in California.
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Massie
Vernon
Christias
Los Angeles
Calif
Witharger County
Electric company cuts rates in Vernon schedule
Vernon Electric plans sharp price cuts across lighting and power with commercial and residential rates slashed. A new 300 horsepower diesel upgrade and expanded distribution aim to broaden access while keeping costs low for homes, with flat rates for small consumers and reduced charges for advertisers and appliances. The move targets inviting new industries to Vernon as lines expand and a revamped grid is installed.
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Joof
Uder
Abbott to assume place at Wichita Falls water, Vernon
Abbott, longtime secretary of Vernon water department, will leave Vernon on October 1 to take a position with Che Yours Audit company in Wichita Falls. He was born and raised in Vernon, attended local public schools, and spent two years at the State University. Cort Robertson, son of Mr and Mrs Robertson, will take over as master of ceremonies at the city hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abbott
City Water
Vernon
Dantaag
Che Yours Audit Company
Wichita Falls
Abbott Wan Bor
State University
Cort Robertson
Mors
PP. Robertson
Miro Allehete
Ete
Methodists Plan Watch Night Service at First Church
Dr Robert F Dickenson pastor says First Methodist plans watch night service next Sunday at the church. An excellent program will include representative interests of the city and details will be announced as soon as the program is completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert F. Dickenson
Tr. Dickenson
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Lee Highway
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Pictorium Theater
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J.T. Weatherall
Vernon High
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Toy
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Clint Farrell
Hieery Miapsen
Hien
Santa Chirtes
Ant
Shorty Pfeffer
Santa
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Electric Company
Kirm
Wwer
Vernon Electric
Sed Lee
Aimee
Rtossium
Firinger
Whiteh
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Fane
Ontelde Tightlng
Noel
Akeo
Wo Abbott
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